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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-06-20
WASHINGTON LETTER
ESPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE MONITOR. ]
Washington. June 18th.

Washington, June 18th.
Not the least among the advantages
that the city of Washington enjoys
is its situation on the Potomac River,
and its easy access to places of his
tOrical interest as well as resorts for
pleasure alUuS It's shores.
Comfortable exo.--,fOn steamers,
after first passing the beautiful arsen-
al grounds, where several batteries of
artillery are now quartered, reach
Alexandria, a port of entry seven
miles below, with population of be-
tween -, 900 and $4,000. The river
at this point is a mile and half
wide, forming a harbor able to accom-
modate the largest ships.
At the opening of the civil wal, AL
exandria was in possession of the
confederates but on the oath of
May, 1861, it was entered by the
Union forces under Col. Ellsworth,
who was shot while hauling down a
confederate flag.
Christ church, where Washington
worshiped, and where also is shown
the pew occupied by the confederate
chieftain, Robert E. Lee, is the place
of the greatest interest to strangers,
next to which is the ancient cemetery.
Alexandria has this year taken a
new lease of life, and a new era of
prosperity has set in with the estab-
hshment of her iron ship building
yard, where a first class iron steamer
is now undergoing construction.
Eight miles below Alexandria is
Mount Vernon, the home and burial
place Of George Washington. At the
time of his decease the estate COM
prised several thousand acres. The
mansion is beautifully situated on a
swelling height crowned with trees,
and commanding a fine view up and
down the river. The library and
WashingtOn's bedroom remain as
they were at the time of his death.
and contain many articles of great
interest. The other rooms have been
furnished, as nearly as possible, to
conform to the period in which he
lived; and a number of states have
assumed the care Of a room each,
producing the furniture and decora-
lions from among their older families,
thus serving the double purpose of
the perpetuation of state as well as
national souvenirs of the olden time.
In 1858, the mansion and 200 acres
of land were bought by the Ladies'
Mount Vernon Association" who
hold it in perpetuity, as place of
public resort and pilgrimage.
Jay Gould, for the first time in his
busy life, found an opportunity last
week to visit the tomb of the Father
of his Country. His magnificent
yacht Atlanta was anchored Just off
Mount Vernon, when his party be-
thought them of flying visit to this
city, and leaving the yacht at Giles
bOrO Point, below the arsenal wharf.
they steamed up here in two of the
little steam launches ever
seen in these waters, and employed
an afternoon in driving about the
city and surrounding country.
Seventy miles from Washington is |
Colonial Beach, noted salt water
bathing place. This beach has long
borne the name of the ssClassic /
Shore" because three miles back. in
the county Of Westmoreland, was
W ashington's birthplace. Ruins of /
the old house still remain, and meas
ures have been taken to place a mon /
lment on the site.
Before reaching Mount Vernon. on
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-06-20

The recent action Of President
Cleveland in ordering captured Con-
federate battle flags restored to the
southern states, is receiving unfavor-
able comments from many sources.
And well it may. These captured
emblems of a lost cause, a cause
which mankind condemns the world
over, and which large per cent. of
those who aided it now adIait was
wrong in every particular, should
have been buried In oblivion rather
than given even the semblance of
virtue at the hands of the chief mag
istrate of the country. Their pres
ence in the South can only serve to
keep alive the spirit which incepted
them and which caused wounds that
are not vet fully healed.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-06-20

Judge Alphonzo Taft of Obi
tells a New York interviewer th:,.
the Buckeye state will send solid
delegation for Sherman in 1888, but
that does not nominate him. His idt.
IS that the republican nominatioi
viii be settled by the New York del
egatiOn, and if that is solid for Nj.
Blaine he will be the republican can
didate. There is great enthusiasm
for Mr.. Blaine at the west, but Judge
Taft thinks that Sherman is strong
in New York.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-06-20

The Rutland Herald announces
that the Vermont commissioners have
practically decided to erect five mon
uments on the Gettysburg battlefield
concentrating the splendid valor
of the state troops.
As the Herald points out, the
larger and richer states will be able
to build finer monuments than Yer
mont can afford. New JERSEYS
appropriation was 1925, 900; New
York's 1925, 900; Pennsylvania 5,
S175, 900. At the same time, how
ever, by the exercise of good taste
and discretion, Vermont's gratitude
may appear there, as her valor did,
in honorable disproportion to her
size Boston EUenipg Record.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-06-20
bv q scratc

OF all the state press, but one p;,-
per, the w IndsoT JUUTT'r's, hos -
tempted to deny the insinuation i
our late editorial note that such m /!
as Frederick Billings are not eligib.
10 office in the state. We have n
one word to say against the goo,i
true. honest men that have occupic'
the governors chair, but there Is II
DENYING the fact that the ables,
strongest and best men of the stat
are seldom called to that office.
RdndoLph Herald.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-06-20
The striking printers of Rutland

The striking printers Of Rutland
through their organ, the Telegram
r-r----- - ---t,e-e-y -
claiming that the Vermont Press As
sOciatiOn is a combination. or h.
made an attempt to regulate price
in the state. and that therefore the
have a right to combine in self pro
lection. This Is the gist Of it, thoue
it may not be put in that way exact
ly. Nothing could be further from
the truth. The subject is not named
in the constitution and bylaws of the
organization, and has never been
broached at any meeting that We have
attended.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-06-20

The Scotch yacht Thistle has won
five of the seven races that she ha-
sailed, but Americans still beIiev,
that the Mayfiower can pass her
If the wind has got to be taken out
Of our sails by anybody, however,
we would prefer to have it done by
the Scotch, who viii win, if at all,
nv q scratch
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-06-20

A correspondent Of the Boston
Traveller has been investigating the
recent election of congressman from
the Beaufort, 5. C., district, and is
satisfied that the cOlored voters were
miserabIy cheated. They voted for
Robert Small of ''PIanter" fame, but
Colonel Elliot, the democratic candi-
date. was counted in. In the vicinity
of Port Royal and Beaufort there are
5000 black voters and 900 white,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-06-20

Massachusetts Is to receive S12.
9O3, Connecticut and Maine eacl
1929. and New Hampshire, Rhod'
Island and Vermont each 1866 81
the 800, 900 appropriated by Con
gress to provide arms and equipment
for the militia.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-06-20

Secretary Bayard has giveE
the English government to un
derstand. in very distinct terms, tn
it must not send any more paup i
immigrants to this country. IT,.
United States i not to be considere.
the almshouse of the world. or til,
great hospital of nations.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-06-20
Has Effected an Entire Cure.

Brooklyn, \ Y.
Dear SIrs = have pleasure IN stating that John
sons Anodyne LInIment got your store has eff
fected an entire cure of my DEAFNESS when other
previous remedies failed. j. q. NJ WRIGHT.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-06-20

The United Presbyterian General As
sembly at Philadelphia, Pa, have voted
down resolution prohibiting instrument
al music. 1t is also decided not to help
any young men to prepare for the minis
try unless they abstain from the use Of
tobacco.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-06-20

A number of San Francisco brewers
paraded the streets recently, carrying q
banner which stated that they were. slaves
striking for freedom" Every slave" in
the line had on a broadcloth coat and a
high hat, and sported button-hoIe bou.
quet.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-06-20
FANCY STRAW HATS,

For Infants Boys and Men, at extremely low prices
also good stock OF wool and fur hats Gents dry
ing Gloves, both light and heavy; in fact a good
line of Gents furnishing goods. If YOU want q
Button or Congress Shoe, a Calf Boot, call and
look at my line good one at $500, $3.50 $500
$500 for better one; Ladies' and MISS fancy
Slippers and walking shoes Remember thai ]
shall endeavOr to keep in stock
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-06-20

Black Cashmere from - 30 to $500; fancy
ShawlS from = 80 to 81 so; Ciauze Vests Corsets
DR.. BalPs Duplex and MANY other kinds; extra
sizes In Duplex DIR. Balls ordered at short
notice. NJ stock of notions j. compile and
numerous to mention here. | am selling my stock
of dOmestic's very low. Ticking, Denm's Crashes
Cottons, Bed Spreads, Cotton and Linen Diaper
Napkins, Towels, Handerchiefs, etc, bottom
prices.
Do not send to the city or go out of town, until
you have inspected my stock.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-06-20

''Aunt Jennie says Hop Compound Is iu splen
did in the Spring, made a new man OF James .
Plnrs. soc. TRY IT.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-06-20

Dan Rice, the veteran Snowman, has
married. in Schulenburg, Texas, Mrs. NJ.
c. Robinson. He resides in Cincinnati,
and is over % years of age. Mrs. Robin
son was one of the wealthiest ranch own
erS in Texas and L. years of age
A REMARKAR" CUKE OF
DEAFNESS
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-06-20
The Princess Shoe,

And warrant every pair. If they prove poor l take
them back and give you new pair. Ask my Gus
TONERS II my warrants not good. Thanking
You all for your liberal patronage in the past and
hoping TO merit a continuance of same, remain,
Very respectfully,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-06-20
III Saved MY Life"

Is common expression, often heard
from those who have realized, by per-
sonal use, the curative powers Of Ayers
Cherry Pectora1. **I cannot say enough
in praise of Ayers Cherry PectoraI, be-
ieving as I do that, but for its use,
should long since have died from lung
troubles. e. Bragdon, Palestine, Tex
About six months ago I had a severe
Hemorrhage Of the Lungs, brought on
by distressing Cough, which deprived
me of sleep and rest had used yari-
GUS cough balsams and expectorants,
without obtaining relief. A friend adj
vised me to try
Ayers Cherry PectoraI.
7 did 20, and ID am am happy to say that it
this medicine cured my cough, and, l
am satisfied, saved my life.-M Mrs. Z.
Coburn, Is Second ST., Lowell, Mass.
I have used Ayers Cherry Pectoral
for over year, and sincerely believe /
should have been in my grave, had it
not been for this medicine. 1t has cured
me Of a dangerous affection of the lungs,
for which had almost despaired Of ever
finding a remedy.-D. 4. McMulIen,
Windsor, Province of Ontario.
Ayers Cherry Pectoral saved my life
Two years ago took very severe Cold
which settled on my lungs. / consulted
physicians, and took the remedies they
prescribed, but failed to obtain relief
until / began using Ayers Cherry Pee
toral. Two bottles of this medicine
completely restored my health - Lizzie
III. Allen, West Lancaster. Ohio. #
Ayers Cherry Pectoral,
Prepared By Dr-J- c. Aver & Co, Lowell. Mass.
Sold by al Druggists. Price 81 ak bottles, g.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-06-20

We @ oo
toners than do THE Spring. Butter and
sell goods purrs
%
that cell II. Ir .u
Mammoth va %
and believe that printers Is
laton. SO bound Co keep the ball rolling, Will.
on the steps aud make faccs.lu
Dress Goods and Fancy Goods Department.
We have great variety, showing the durl In.al
DRESS TRIMMINGS AND BUTTONS.
have had the pleasure of showing.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-06-20
PARASOLS and FANS.

I have large stock of these goods. so Parasols
from 25crs S2.25; Feather Fans are all the style
l have them all prices; ask to see ladies' Kid
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-06-20

and Rev. Mr.. jenkins of Port Royal
saws that he does not know Of a SIN
Gle colored man who voted for Elliot
saws the correspondent: when L
objected to this style of doing bust
ness to a gentleman met, his reply
seemed. to his mind, to settle it. He
sid: 1t was better to cheat the mig
GERS than to kill them =
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-06-20
Bradford Cords,

Which are taking the lead. Also Seersuckers,
Scotch Ginghams, Park Hill ard Hamilton Robes.
These in patterns of Il yards each. Ask 10 see
them. \ new line of
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-06-20
z. X. LEONARD

P. 81 wish all who account, who
can conveniently, would pay me this month,
have heavy bills to pay the first OfJuly. Pay NJ
and will trust you more. r. l..
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-06-20
BUTTONS,

And think 1 can suit in that line. lot of
HamburgS and White Goods, NainsookS, p ~,
Seersuckers, Lawns, sc. Something new On Cot
ton Dress Goods
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-06-20

The latest reports from over the
sea Indicate that the affairs of the
irish people are in very bad condi-
lion and there is a good deal of suffer
ng in many localities. The evicttons,
particularly in the Bodyke district,
have been made with violence and
harshness brutality and inhumanIty
nave characterized the proceedings
Of the officers of the odious law, and,
ls a natural outcome, the people are
stirred up to a point which makes
them rash and desperate. The greater
number of dispatches and letters
through British sources are colored
against the Irish people to such an
extent that the American mind viii
see in them a tory scheme to SO work
up resistance in the island as to
Justify the strenuous measures adOp-
ted. 1t must be that this business
will come to an end sometime.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-06-20

have Just returned home from Boston aud Port
land markets aud hA the largest and best select
ed stock ct Goods that have ever had 40 being
a htt. late in the season secured some extra bar
gains ia
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-06-20
Worsted Dress Goods

And Trimmings. Plain, Striped, and
BTOeade, NelyetS.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-06-20

which we shall close out this month, t prices viii
do L., A good line 20 choose from aud prices re-
duccd close. suits which have been cheap "a
$500 shall close S6.oo. our Saoo suit has
caused "a wrinkle 10 appear ON our friends "a
ces, ~ they have 20 get $50 for them. We have
the stock and sell the goods, and don't you forget
il. fun line Of
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-02-18
a Dog Captures a Burglar.

Burglars visited the store of John
Allen, the blacksmith shop of Alfred
Ketcham, and the store of Postmaster
John Duryea, in Farmingdale. L. I.
on Monday night. After gainin an en-
trance to Mr.. Duryea's store the thieves
opened one of the side windows, to
facilitate their escape if discovered. MIR.
Duryea and his clerk, who sleep over
the store, were awakened about
O'Clock in the morning by the falling of
some heavy weight on the floor of the
store. They dressed quickly and silently
and, Fastening down stairs, were just
in time to see two men jump from the
side window. They followed them out
of the window and chased them up the
road to ward BetApage. Duryea tried
to shoot at them six times, but his re-
volver::missed fire at every turn of the
cylinder. He then set his dog upon
the burglars
The dog caught one of the men by
the leg, threw him and held him until
Mr.. Duryea and his clerk came up and
seized him. The arrested man refused
to give his name or that of his compan-
ion. He said that he was from Phila-
dilphia. He is about 80 years old. He
was held to awaie action by the Grand
Jury.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-02-18
A Dog Lives Forty Days onwster,

At the last meeting of the French
Society of Biology Or. Laborade read
an interesting paper, which throws
some light on the complicated problem
of inani,ion raised by the fast of Mer-
iatti. On this occasion, however, the
problem concerned dogs and not men
One dog. weighing thlrty-ene pounds,
condemned to a complete fast, died on
the twentieth day. Another of the same
weight and race, but which was allowed
to drink water, was still brisk and alive
on the twentieth day. The experiment
was continued up to forty days, and
might have been pushed longer, the
dog being in a fair state of health. On
the twentieth day the dog that died
weighed only four pounds; the other
weighed nineteen pounds, and from
that moment 1t lost less in comparison
every day, till on the fortieth day it
weighed fifteen and one-fourth pounds.
During the forty days it drank nearly
eight pounds of water, drinking less and
less as the fast continued. AS regards
the question of the resumption of nour-
ishment, the dog settled it by eating
two pounds and half of soup and two
pounds of meat without any unpleasant
consequences, and it isnoW in ..frst-class
condition.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-02-18
a Cute Crow.

CHESTER, ILL.,, February 2.-Mr. A.
Pyron, of this city, is the owner of PEI
crow that talks with the fueney of a
parrot. 1t is an old saying that if a
crows tongue be split it will soon learn
to talk. Polly, as the crow is called
was never subjected to this operation
but took to talking on her own account,
and says, "MaI ma! nal come here
quick" Where is that old bone?'
"Quack! quack!' and many other
words, sometimes using them in the
most appropriate manner. If Polly
loses feather from her plumage she
makes considerable fuss about it, scold-
ing and crying, "Oh, ma! come here
quick Oh, where's mar" She has a
marked propensity for hiding any bright
object, like thimbles, knives, etc., and
loves to battle in pan of water, but if a
sufficient quantity is not provided for
her she will take the basin by the rim
and empty the contents upon the
ground, looking up and scolding for
more. Polly is very tame and does not
attempt to escape.-Gtobe-Demoerat.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-02-18
A Chicago Dog that Drinks Red
I,iOnar .H---

There is very funny dog on Cherry
street. He belongs to a saloon keeper
and his most remarkable trait is his
inoadinate passion for strong drink. He
loves his toddy, and he appears regu-
larry z clock each morning to have
two fingers of forty-rod poured down
his throat through a funnel. This is q
bad failing for dog, and no attempt
will be made here to extenuate his fault.
The example set 10 the other dogs OF an
initiative disposition by a blear eyed
cur, who walks with an unsteady step
and smells of red liquor, is very de-
morallziDg. This dog often gets trunk.
and the effect of the liquor on him is
nearly like its effect on man. He
dances around at first and gives lnco-
herent and unaccountable yelps, but
after few more drinks his eyes lose
their fire. He whines in maudl1n man
ner. H S steps becomes unsteady. He
is drunk. He goes to sleep behind the
stove, and he awakens with throbblng
brain to take an application of cracked
ice and to cool his teYered tongue with a
cocktail for all the world like dis
reputable rounder.- Chicago NeUS.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-02-18
Biggest Dog in America

"Freaks in the human way are
scarce" said the manager of a Bowery
museum yesterday afternoon, but we
have one in the canine line which will
make a sensation" He then showed the
reporter what is said to- be the largest
dog in America, a fine specimen of the
Danish bloodhound. The animal is ain
exceedingly large specimen OF his spe-
cies ana particularly huge for his al
legged age, % months He was imported
from Europe bye Baby Benson who
is now starring as Marguerite Fish, and
is an exaggerated type of the dog atfec-
ted by German students. He IS nine
feet long, and when standing erect the
tip of his nose is five feet from the
ground. His ugliness is only surpassed
by his good nature, and he is as sue
cesstul in begging from the bystanders
as Jumbo himself. Candy and peanuts
formed large part of his diet yester
day.-New York Times.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-02-18
A White Otter.

G. c. Shayne, the dealer in fine furs
at No. 103 Prince street, was called on
yesterday by many furriers, who ex-
pressed surprise and pleasure at cur
iosity which he has secured-a white
otter. The animal is fifty-six inches
long, which is twelve inches in excess
of the length of the common brown
otter Its body is of beautiful proper
tions and the fur is white through and
through. Mr.. Shayne called his old
assistant, Mr.. Hazleton, to him yester-
day and asked:
How long have you been in the fur
business"
Forty years, was the answer.
Did you ever see white otter be-
fore?"
Never"
Other furriers declared this was the
first white otter they had ever seen. II
came from Hudson Bay.-NeW York
Tribune.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-02-18
SOME TALL YARNS.
SOME TALL YARNS.
Stories Told Of the Actions of
Animals.
A DOG AND HIS MISTRESS
A Canine That Drinks Red Liquor
Like an Old TOPEKA Cute
Grow, Etc.
Duel of a Man and Bear.

CHEBoYGAN, Mich, February q
Julius Hauby, while locating section
lines in the woods near Wolverine Viii
lage, this county, came suddenly upon
a bear in solid brush heap, and ter
rIble fight took place. The bear clawed
Hauby's nose, ears and one hand off,
and literally tore the flesh from his
breast and almost dismembered him.
Though aauby had but a jack-knife,
he fought desperately for life, and the
bear was badly hurt. Hauby was found
in dying condition in his cabin and
taken to town for treatment. He can
not recover.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-02-18
A Dog Receives with Hi. Mistress.

A beautiful, long-haired Sc. Bernard
dog, owned by one of the sweetest and
most admired of Boston's clever women,
has decided liking for society, and
has been present at his lady's Thursday
receptions most regularly. AS is beft-
ting his sex he most admires the ladies,
and he shows his preference in many
shy, taking ways. Last Thursday he
became little too demonstrative in his
affection, and he was. admonished by
his gentle mistress and sent out of the
room. What does my noble four-footed
gentleman do but betake himself 8p-
stairs into the ladies' dressing-room
where he would be sure 10 see all the
fair guests without being watched and
scolded for kissing their little, white
hands, if he had a mind to. He got
enough praise to turn his shaggy head
in return.-Boston Post.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-02-18
A Trick Mule.

The stray trick mule which was
picked up by officer Disney few days
since is still at the Seventeenth Street
Police Station uncalled tor. Yesterday
it played one of its circuss ng tricks on
Station-keeper Pat Grimes. He went
out at noon to water the animal and
found it lying ON its back Apparently
dead. Grimes be- an to examine the
mule to find if life was extinct, but sud
denly, when he got into a favorable
position the mule kicked him in the
stomach knocking him against the
stable wall ten feet distant. Mr.. Grimes
was considerably hurt, and had to be
conveyed home in the patrol wagon
Louisville C0urier-JournaI.